Cyclist hit by car at Cedar Grove intersection

A collision at the intersection of Cedar Street and Ridge Road sent a cyclist to the hospital Wednesday after he was hit by a car, according to police.

The 60-year-old Montclair resident riding the bike suffered a broken hand and a head injury around noon Wednesday before being transported by the Cedar Grove Ambulance and Rescue Squad to University Hospital in Newark, according to Police Chief Richard Vanderstreet. The injuries do not appear life threatening, and aside from the broken hand, the man appears to be "OK," Vanderstreet continued.

The vehicle, a 2014 Jeep, was driven by a 17-year-old Cedar Grove resident. Leading up to the incident, the cyclist was heading south on Ridge Road while the auto traveled west on Cedar Street before stopping at the intersection of the two roads, according to Vanderstreet. The vehicle attempted to make a right-hand turn on Ridge, while the cyclist cut across to go on Cedar and entered the wrong side of the roadway when the collision occurred.

The man atop the bicycle was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident, which the police chief said helped prevent more severe injuries.

While the incident is still under investigation, Vanderstreet said he did not anticipate any charges against the driver of the vehicle because the cyclist was on the wrong side of the road.

The accident comes just a few weeks after an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car while crossing Pompton Avenue on foot May 24. The boy was just recently released from the hospital and continues his recovery.

While Vanderstreet said it is "always a concern" to see such occurrences in the township, safety can be maintained if everyone complies with directions.

"In the case of cyclists it's important they remember to follow the rules of the roadway," he said. "They're required by law to do so."

Cyclist hit by car at Cedar Grove intersection

A collision at the intersection of Cedar Street and Ridge Road sent a cyclist to the hospital Wednesday after he was hit by a car, according to police.

The 60-year-old Montclair resident riding the bike suffered a broken hand and a head injury around noon Wednesday before being transported by the Cedar Grove Ambulance and Rescue Squad to University Hospital in Newark, according to Police Chief Richard Vanderstreet. The injuries do not appear life threatening, and aside from the broken hand, the man appears to be "OK," Vanderstreet continued.

The vehicle, a 2014 Jeep, was driven by a 17-year-old Cedar Grove resident. Leading up to the incident, the cyclist was heading south on Ridge Road while the auto traveled west on Cedar Street before stopping at the intersection of the two roads, according to Vanderstreet. The vehicle attempted to make a right-hand turn on Ridge, while the cyclist cut across to go on Cedar and entered the wrong side of the roadway when the collision occurred.

The man atop the bicycle was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident, which the police chief said helped prevent more severe injuries.

While the incident is still under investigation, Vanderstreet said he did not anticipate any charges against the driver of the vehicle because the cyclist was on the wrong side of the road.

The accident comes just a few weeks after an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car while crossing Pompton Avenue on foot May 24. The boy was just recently released from the hospital and continues his recovery.

While Vanderstreet said it is "always a concern" to see such occurrences in the township, safety can be maintained if everyone complies with directions.

"In the case of cyclists it's important they remember to follow the rules of the roadway," he said. "They're required by law to do so."